#8B4397

#8B4397

Color Values

HEX

#8B4397

RGB

139, 67, 151

HSL

291.4, 38.5%, 42.7%

HSV

291.4, 55.6%, 59.2%

CMYK

7.9%, 55.6%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5079 0.1479 321.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8B4397;
color: #8B4397;
border-color: #8B4397;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B4397?

RGB(139, 67, 151) · HSL(291.4, 38.5%, 42.7%) · CMYK(7.9%, 55.6%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8B4397 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B4397?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B4397 background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.